Kwesi Appiah has temporarily stepped down from his role on the Ghana Football Association's Executive Council to focus on his duties as head coach of Sudan ahead of the crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

The former Black Stars coach announced on Monday that he would temporarily leave the powerful Executive Council (ExCo), which makes key decisions about Ghana football, including those affecting the Black Stars.

Appiah had won a seat on the ExCo during last year's Ghana FA elective congress, but he has been compelled to step aside until November due to a conflict of interest.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) sent Appiah a letter requesting that he resolve the issue, as his role with both the Ghana FA and Sudan's national team presented a conflict, particularly with Sudan facing Ghana in crucial qualifiers this month.